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Dismas House of St. Louis Community Engagement
Creating successful second chances for justice-involved individuals returning to the community requires the input and assistance of the community members. That is why community engagement is an essential ingredient in Dismas House of St. Louis' strategy. Dismas House...
How new technology provides a better experience for Dismas House clients and the community
Successful reentry into society for justice-involved individuals is filled with many challenges. There is often a stigma associated with a person seeking a second chance to become a contributing member of the community. Dismas House of St. Louis, the nation’s first...
Meals that are close to home: Feeding the body and soul at Dismas House of St. Louis
St. Louis - October 26, 2022 - It’s hard to think of something more fundamental to a person’s well-being than a nutritious meal. Dismas House of St. Louis serves delicious food, prepared with the culinary expertise of a trained chef, as one of the most important ways...
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Dismas House of St. Louis Announces Several Changes in Key Positions
Tim Whitney Elected Board President of Dismas House of St. Louis Nielson Chapman Elected to Vacant Board Seat Effective October 1 st , succeeding Ron Howard upon his retirement Kyle Ingram Elected Vice President; Robin Jones Elected Secretary/Treasurer of Dismas House...
Dismas House of St. Louis: Investing in successful second chances
St. Louis - September 26, 2022 - Chances are that when people hear the term “halfway house,” they think it is a place similar to a prison. It is not. That term fails to accurately portray the modern day mission of residential reentry centers, where justice-involved...
Successful second chances begin with Dismas House of St. Louis
St. Louis - August 22, 2022 - What facilitates a successful return to society for justice-involved men? Dismas House of St. Louis, the nation’s first halfway house, has been developing, refining and deploying these key components for more than 60 years. Successful...
What are Residential Reentry Centers (RRC)?
St. Louis - July 25, 2022 - Justice-involved individuals who are finishing their prison sentence have alternative solutions called Residential Reentry Centers (RRC). As these individuals approach the end of their sentence, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will determine...
Dismas House of St. Louis: Pioneering halfway house delivering successful second chances for decades
St. Louis - June 21, 2022 - One of the greatest challenges of our time is helping people leaving prison to successfully return to their communities. But long before the issue grabbed national headlines, Dismas House of St. Louis has been helping more than...
Federal Bureau of Prisons Extends Contract with Dismas House of St. Louis for Residential Reentry Services
St. Louis – March 25, 2022 – Dismas House of St. Louis has received notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that its contract for delivering residential reentry services would be extended into the year 2023. Dismas House, the nation’s first residential reentry...
Dismas House of St. Louis Receives Informal Notification that the Existing BOP Residential Reentry Services Contract Will be Extended
St. Louis – February 16, 2022 – Dismas House of St. Louis, the nation’s first residential reentry center for justice involved individuals, has received informal notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that they intend to exercise their option to extend service...